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Holographic Symmetries and Generalized Order Parameters for Topological Matter
We introduce a universally applicable method, based on the bond-algebraic
theory of dualities, to search for generalized order parameters in disparate
systems including non-Landau systems with topological order. A key notion that
we advance is that of {\em holographic symmetry}. It reflects situations
wherein global symmetries become, under a duality mapping, symmetries that act
solely on the system's boundary. Holographic symmetries are naturally related
to edge modes and localization. The utility of our approach is illustrated by
systematically deriving generalized order parameters for pure and
matter-coupled Abelian gauge theories, and for some models of topological
matter.Comment: v2, 10 pages, 3 figures. Accepted for publication in Physical Review
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Unified approach to Quantum and Classical Dualities
We show how classical and quantum dualities, as well as duality relations
that appear only in a sector of certain theories ("emergent dualities"), can be
unveiled, and systematically established. Our method relies on the use of
morphisms of the "bond algebra" of a quantum Hamiltonian. Dualities are
characterized as unitary mappings implementing such morphisms, whose even
powers become symmetries of the quantum problem. Dual variables -which were
guessed in the past- can be derived in our formalism. We obtain new
self-dualities for four-dimensional Abelian gauge field theories.Comment: 4+3 pages, 3 figure
Symmetry and Topological Order
We prove sufficient conditions for Topological Quantum Order at both zero and
finite temperatures. The crux of the proof hinges on the existence of
low-dimensional Gauge-Like Symmetries (that notably extend and differ from
standard local gauge symmetries) and their associated defects, thus providing a
unifying framework based on a symmetry principle. These symmetries may be
actual invariances of the system, or may emerge in the low-energy sector.
Prominent examples of Topological Quantum Order display Gauge-Like Symmetries.
New systems exhibiting such symmetries include Hamiltonians depicting
orbital-dependent spin exchange and Jahn-Teller effects in transition metal
orbital compounds, short-range frustrated Klein spin models, and p+ip
superconducting arrays. We analyze the physical consequences of Gauge-Like
Symmetries (including topological terms and charges), discuss associated
braiding, and show the insufficiency of the energy spectrum, topological
entanglement entropy, maximal string correlators, and fractionalization in
establishing Topological Quantum Order. General symmetry considerations
illustrate that not withstanding spectral gaps, thermal fluctuations may impose
restrictions on certain suggested quantum computing schemes and lead to
"thermal fragility". Our results allow us to go beyond standard topological
field theories and engineer systems with Topological Quantum Order.Comment: 10 pages, 2 figures. Minimal changes relative to published version-
most notably the above shortened title (which was too late to change upon
request in the galley proofs). An elaborate description of all of the results
in this article appeared in subsequent works, principally in
arXiv:cond-mat/0702377 which was published in the Annals of Physics 324, 977-
1057 (2009
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